The Thunderscape Battlemage is a 2001 uncommon card from the Magic: The Gathering Planeshift expansion, featuring a Human Wizard with versatile kicker effects.
Thunderscape Battlemage
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Planeshift
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The Thunderscape Battlemage, numbered 75 in the 2001 Planeshift expansion, represents a strategic depth characteristic of Magic: The Gathering's early design philosophy. As an Uncommon Human Wizard creature, this card offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's history, featuring artwork by Mike Ploog. The card’s mechanical identity centers on its dual kicker options, allowing players to pay an additional mana cost to enhance its impact upon entry. If the black kicker is paid, the Battlemage forces a target opponent to discard two cards, while paying the green kicker allows for the destruction of a target enchantment. This flexibility made it a notable inclusion in the Planeshift set, appealing to those who appreciate complex interactions within the game's framework. For collectors building their Magic: The Gathering collections, the Thunderscape Battlemage serves as a key component for those completing the Planeshift set. Its distinctive abilities and classic creature type make it a favorite among enthusiasts who value both aesthetic appeal and gameplay utility. The card’s design and rules text reflect the innovative spirit of the era, providing a lasting legacy for fans of the trading card game.
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Thunderscape Battlemage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Mike Ploog
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Creature — Human Wizard
2 / 2
R
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Kicker {1}{B} and/or {G} (You may pay an additional {1}{B} and/or {G} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {1}{B} kicker, target player discards two cards. When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {G} kicker, destroy target enchantment.